Q: Realistically, what can be done with the fans? Do you think any action will be taken? Our homecourt sucks. It’s not loud, all the real fans are in the nosebleeds or at home, and somehow whether it’s Chicago, New York, Boston or Dallas, their fans always seem to stick out like a sore thumb in the building. Can anything be changed? — Omer.

A: Something has to be done about tickets being sold as commodities instead of entertainment investments. This is the market the Heat created with their pricing, where the typical season-ticket holder has to recoup some of the excessive investment by putting some of the product on the secondary market. I could vent all I want, but, truth be told, if I had tickets and the price was right, and I had laid out a huge investment, I, too, would like to recoup some of the cost. If the Heat want to truly foster a homecourt advantage, it is something they have to address. Because Sunday was just a crappy atmosphere, even during the times when the Heat were competitive. I know the Heat swapped out tickets with the Mavericks and all of Dallas’ fans wound up in one section, but it was more than one game. A significant amount of Heat tickets were not utilized by Heat fans this season. It is an issue Micky Arison needs to address with his business staff before next season. Perhaps a rebate or merchandise bonus could be offered when the ticket-holder of record flashes his license or thumb print is scanned upon entry, knowing the actual ticket-holder utilized the ticket, instead of Joe Knicks or Billy Bob Maverick.

Q: I believe the fan reaction to Sunday night’s loss has been over the top, even though I know it’s human nature and we tend to live in the moment. Should we really be this upset? I’m upset and bothered, but I’m not hysterical. For me, the worst part is the wait, the waiting for next season to start. We went in two years from ‘bounced’ in the first round by Atlanta to a couple wins away from title. Most people didn’t expect this team to win a title this year because it takes time to come together and because it is a flawed team. As for LeBron, he owes me nothing. He, first, let himself down. Second, he let his team and coaches down. Third, we can discuss the fan base. I truly dislike when fans make themselves the victim. This whole thing of “they let me down” is a bunch of b.s. You know what? Dallas has a title, but we had an entire season of highly entertaining basketball that lasted until June. I’m upset, but I don’t feel that bad. — Jose.

A: Even amid the noise, I’m finding far more rational thought than I’d come to expect from the mail bag. Perhaps there is hope for us yet.

Q: Ira, I wonder how much Wade wants to distance himself from LeBron. His comments and, more importantly, his play in the Finals were not why Wade wanted him here. — Juan.

A: Reasonable point. There were times during the series, at least from a basketball standpoint, where Dwyane had to be like, “Who is this guy?” But, remember, LeBron is younger than Dwyane. Perhaps it’s all about maturity. Or at least the Heat hope.

Q: The Heat probably won’t change coaches in the offseason, but maybe this is where you need a veteran coach who has the backbone to stand up to his players. Spo seems to be a good young coach, but this team, at this time, needs leadership. — Ron.

A: But this team also was two wins from a championship. And how do you know he didn’t call plays and his players, his superstars, simply ignored them? I severely doubt he tells LeBron to pound the ball into the court for ten seconds, then do it for another five.

Q: Will the virulent anti-Heat sentiment in the media and among the rest of the NBA subside next year? — Jeffrey

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IRA WINDERMAN is embarking on his 24th season covering the Miami Heat for the Sun-Sentinel, witnessing more than 1,900 of the team's games (thus the bags under the eyes and hair loss not truly depicted by the accompanying photo). With the help of antacids (during the lean years) and a sense of humor (during the Riley dictatorship), he has been able to remain a courtside fixture at AmericanAirlines Arena, a veteran 12 years older than coach Erik Spoelstra. Only former trainer Ron Culp had attended more Heat games, but, then again, Winderman has yet to tape his first ankle.